Murray High School vs. Calloway County High School
Should I attend Murray High School or Calloway County High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Calloway County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Murray High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Calloway County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
472 students
863 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#240 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
151
240
Grade 10 Students
118
218
Grade 11 Students
111
216
Grade 12 Students
89
184
Ungraded Students
3
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
77%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%